Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392, 38,088 and 10,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,392, 38,088 and 10,800 is: 16,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,392 : 38,088 = 10,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,392/38,088 = 10,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,392x = 38,088 × 10,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,392x = 411,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,350,400/25,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,200
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